Ex-Port Richey mayor's conspiracy conviction overturned in Florida appeals court
An appeals court Friday overturned a former Port Richey mayor’s conviction on a charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice.
An appeals court Friday overturned a former Port Richey mayor’s conviction on a charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Scallop season in Gulf kicks off in Pasco County for 10 days only
Scallop season is back for ten days in Pasco County. Here's what you need to know.
Scallop season is back for ten days in Pasco County. Here's what you need to know.
West Pasco girls’ softball team looks to win World Series title
A woman who was a part of the 1981 girls’ softball team that won the Dixie Softball World Series, hopes to see her granddaughter win the same title 41 years later.
A woman who was a part of the 1981 girls’ softball team that won the Dixie Softball World Series, hopes to see her granddaughter win the same title 41 years later.
FHP: Semi-truck driver arrested in I-75 hit-and-run crash that killed 6-month-old girl
A Tampa man is facing charges after colliding with a vehicle filled with passengers from Bradenton, killing an infant inside, and leaving the scene, troopers said.
A Tampa man is facing charges after colliding with a vehicle filled with passengers from Bradenton, killing an infant inside, and leaving the scene, troopers said.
State agriculture officials continue work eradicating invasive snails in Pasco County
Florida has removed more than 1,300 Giant African Land Snails from 29 of the nearly 500 properties surveyed so far. This comes as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) continues to work to eradiate the invasive species.
Florida has removed more than 1,300 Giant African Land Snails from 29 of the nearly 500 properties surveyed so far. This comes as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) continues to work to eradiate the invasive species.
Pasco County deputies safely locate parent of child found in Port Richey
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has safely located the parent of a child found alone in Port Richey Saturday morning.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has safely located the parent of a child found alone in Port Richey Saturday morning.
1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida removes dozens of invasive snails in quarantined area of Pasco County
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
Pasco fire: Man flown to hospital after propane grill explodes in his face in Land O' Lakes
A man was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after a propane grill exploded in his face on Calla Lily Drive in Land O' Lakes, Pasco Fire Rescue said.
A man was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after a propane grill exploded in his face on Calla Lily Drive in Land O' Lakes, Pasco Fire Rescue said.
Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
'We will move forward': Land O' Lakes man from Highland Park reflects on deadly shooting
When a Land O' Lakes man found out about the deadly shooting in Illinois on the Fourth of July, his heart sank. Jordan Schacht grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and his family and friends still live there.
When a Land O' Lakes man found out about the deadly shooting in Illinois on the Fourth of July, his heart sank. Jordan Schacht grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and his family and friends still live there.
Child, adult dead after New Port Richey apartment fire
A child and an adult are dead after a fire sparked early Monday morning at a New Port Richey apartment and investigators are trying to determine the cause.
A child and an adult are dead after a fire sparked early Monday morning at a New Port Richey apartment and investigators are trying to determine the cause.
Veterans find comradery, competition in Bay Area hockey program
A Tampa hockey program made specifically for veterans is a mix of recreation and competition.
A Tampa hockey program made specifically for veterans is a mix of recreation and competition.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Pasco man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A Pasco County man is now a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought at a Land O' Lakes gas station.
A Pasco County man is now a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought at a Land O' Lakes gas station.
Zephyrhills disc golfing champion returns after near death experience
For four minutes John E. McCray lie dead on a table as doctors worked to restart his heart.
For four minutes John E. McCray lie dead on a table as doctors worked to restart his heart.
Armed carjacking suspect who wanted 'shootout with law enforcement' shot and killed by Pinellas deputies
An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.
An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.
Pasco toddler found safe in Hernando County after father made death threats, sheriff says
Pasco deputies have found a missing toddler after they say he was taken by his father during a domestic violence dispute Thursday morning in Port Richey. A statewide Missing Child Alert had been issued regarding their disappearance.
Pasco deputies have found a missing toddler after they say he was taken by his father during a domestic violence dispute Thursday morning in Port Richey. A statewide Missing Child Alert had been issued regarding their disappearance.
Star softball pitcher returns to Land O’Lakes to mentor next generation
Lexi Kilfoyl, Florida Gatorade Player of the year and Team USA pitcher, lent a helping hand and gave words of encouragement at a pitching camp hosted by her former high school softball coach.
Lexi Kilfoyl, Florida Gatorade Player of the year and Team USA pitcher, lent a helping hand and gave words of encouragement at a pitching camp hosted by her former high school softball coach.
Off-duty Plant City officer helps firefighters rescue children from burning Pasco County home
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.